Lamarcus Joyner

Quick Facts

Full Name	Lamarcus Joyner
Occupation	American Football Player
Date Of Birth	Nov 27, 1990(1990-11-27)
Age	34
Birthplace	Miami
Country	United States
Birth City	Miami
Horoscope	Capricorn

Lamarcus Joyner Biography

Lamarcus Joyner is one of the most popular and richest American Football Player who was born on November 27, 1990 in Miami, Miami, United States. Lamarcus Joyner (born November 27, 1990) is an American football free safety for the Las Vegas Raiders of the National Football League (NFL). After being named 2009 Defensive High School Player of the Year by USA Today, he played college football at Florida State and was drafted by the St. Louis Rams in the second round of the 2014 NFL Draft.

As a true freshman, Joyner attended Florida State University, where he played in all 14 games and finished with 23 tackles, two pass break-ups, and one interception, mostly on special teams but also as a back-up safety. In the 47–17 loss to Oklahoma, he had five returns for 74 yards. In the ACC Championship Game against Virginia Tech, Joyner had four returns for 112 yards. During spring practice of his sophomore year, Joyner was moved into the starting line-up at safety, a position at which he started all 13 games of the season. He recorded 54 tackles adding two tackles for loss, one sack, and three pass break-ups on the year, which earned him All-ACC second team honors. In the Champs Sports Bowl, Joyner helped the Seminoles to an 18–14 win over Notre Dame tallying seven tackles and snagging his team-high fourth interception. In his junior year, Joyner again started all 14 games at safety. In his final season at FSU, Joyner had 69 tackles with seven tackles for a loss, two interceptions, four passes broken up, three forced fumbles, and 5.5 sacks. He was a finalist for the Jim Thorpe Award as a senior.

On June 16, 2014, the St. Louis Rams signed Joyner to a four-year, $5.03 million contract that includes $3.07 million guaranteed and a signing bonus of $1.97 million.

The St. Louis Rams selected Joyner in the second round (41st overall) of the 2014 NFL Draft. Joyner was the fifth safety selected in 2014. The Rams traded their second round (44th overall) and fifth round (153rd overall) to the Buffalo Bills in order to move up and draft Joyner. The Buffalo Bills used their acquired picks to draft Alabama’s Cyrus Kouandjio and Baylor’s Cyril Richardson.

In addition to football, Joyner was on the school’s track & field team. He placed 3rd in the 100 meters at the 2010 BCAA Championships, with a career- best time of 10.83 seconds. He was also a long jumper and high jumper.

Lamarcus Joyner Net Worth

Lamarcus Joyner is one of the richest American Football Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Lamarcus Joyner 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

A native of Miami, Florida, Joyner originally attended Southwest Miami High School, where he played three seasons on the varsity football team at linebacker and defensive back as well as wide receiver and kick returner. As a sophomore, he had more than 100 tackles and also accounted for more than 1,000 yards on offense. In his junior year, he recorded 112 tackles, four sacks and an interception. He then decided to transfer to St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, a private school and football powerhouse coached by George Smith. Featuring talented running backs Giovani Bernard and James White, St. Thomas Aquinas went undefeated through the season, extending a win- streak that began in 2007 to 37 wins, until losing 28–20 to Manatee High School in a Class 5A state semifinal at Hawkins Stadium in Bradenton, Florida. For the season, Joyner contributed as a shut-down cornerback, recording only 14 tackles (12 solo) as opponents stayed away from his side of the field. He also starred on special teams, as he averaged 39.6 yards per return and managed to return three kickoffs for scores. On offense, he recorded 1,090 all-purpose yards on just 79 touches, scoring four rushing and four receiving touchdowns. His impact on the defensive side, however, earned him the National Defensive Player of the Year award by USA Today.

Despite lacking prototypical size, Joyner was regarded as a five-star recruit by Rivals.com, and ranked as the No. 1 cornerback prospect in his class, ahead of fellow five-star DeMarcus Milliner. With offers from virtually every school in the country, Joyner took official visits to only Ohio State, Notre Dame, and Florida State, before committing to the Seminoles in early December 2009. He was the highest-rated Florida State recruit of the season, along with Christian Jones. Joining Derrick Brooks (1990), David Warren (1996), and Antonio Cromartie (2002), Joyner became the fourth ever USA Today National Defensive Player of the Year to sign with Florida State. He capped off his prep career by playing in the Under Armour All-America Game.

He made his professional regular season debut in the St. Louis Rams’ season- opener against the Minnesota Vikings and recorded three solo tackles during their 34–6 loss. He pushed Greg Jennings out of bounds after an 11-yard reception in the first quarter for his first career regular season tackle. On October 26, 2014, Joyner recorded a season-high ten combined tackles (nine solo) during a 34–7 loss at the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 8. On November 9, 2014, Joyner exited in the first quarter of the Rams’ 31–14 loss at the Arizona Cardinals after sustaining a groin injury. His groin injury sidelined him for the next three games (Weeks 11–13) and he was replaced by cornerback E. J. Gaines during his absence. Joyner missed another two games (Weeks 14–15) as a healthy scratch after defensive coordinator Gregg Williams opted to retain Gaines at nickelback. In Week 17, Joyner earned his first career start, recorded four combined tackles, and made his first career sack on quarterback Russell Wilson in the Rams’ 20–6 loss at the Seattle Seahawks. He finished his rookie season with 40 combined tackles (35 solo), two pass deflections, and a sack in ten games and one start.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Lamarcus Joyner height 5 ft 8 in Lamarcus weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

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On March 6, 2018, the Los Angeles Rams placed their franchise tag tender on Joyner. On April 16, 2018, Joyner signed his one-year, $11.28 million franchise tag to remain with the Rams for the 2018 season. In week 11 against the Kansas City Chiefs, Joyner made his first interception of the season off quarterback Patrick Mahomes II. His interception sealed a 54-51 Rams win. Joyner finished the season with 78 tackles and 1 interception. He helped the Rams reach Super Bowl LIII after they defeated the Dallas Cowboys and New Orleans Saints in the playoffs. The Rams would eventually fall 13-3 to the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl.

Facts & Trivia

Lamarcus Ranked on the list of most popular American Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Lamarcus Joyner celebrates birthday on November 27 of every year.

On March 14, 2019, Joyner signed a four-year, $42 million contract with the Oakland Raiders. Joyner made his debut with the Raiders in week 1 against the Denver Broncos. In the game, Joyner made 6 tackles in the 24-16 win.

Is Lamarcus Joyner still in the NFL?

Veteran Safety Tore His Triceps Tendon in Season Opener in 2021. The Jets have re-signed S Lamarcus Joyner. Joyner (5-8, 195) signed with the Jets last offseason and tore his triceps tendon in the season opener at Carolina.

What NFL team does Lamarcus Joyner play for?

New York Jets

What college did Lamarcus Joyner go to?

Florida State University

What number is Lamarcus Joyner?

29

Is Lamarcus Joyner a free safety?

In 2017-18 in Los Angeles, Joyner (playing mostly free safety after a shift from nickel) allowed three touchdowns and only 0.32 yards per coverage snap; in his final season with the Rams he played in and started 15 games and had 58 solo tackles. The Raiders liked Joyner playing the nickel.